Richard Bloom's September 2015 Visit to Hollywood, Hosted by the Hollwood Property Owners Alliance

Kerry Morrison

From:

Kerry Morrison

Sent:

Wednesday, November 11, 2015 9:07 AM

To:

Harter, Tim

Cc:

Daniel Halden

Subject:

Follow up re/ Cal Trans

Hi Tim, wanted to check in with you.

When AM Bloom was here with us in September, we talked about having a meeting with Cal Trans (and maybe CHP) to
discuss a sustainable solution to the chronic encampment/panhandling that happens at the south bound 101 offramp to
Sunset Blvd (at Van Ness).

I know that Richard had asked for evidence that other freeways build walls along their ramps...l know I've seen
this. Someone I discussed this with lately said he thought the different between the 101 and perhaps the 405 or 5 is
that they are interstate highways. Don't know if that is true, but we have to come up with something that will protect
not only that neighborhood, but vehicles stopped at that stop sign.

We stand willing to help or advocate in any way. Let me know your thoughts.

Kerry

Keiry Morrison, Exec, Director
Hollywood Property Owners Alliance

1680 Vine Street Suite 600
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-463-6767 office
323-833-1635 mobile

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Kerry Morrison

Subject: Discussion with Assemblymember Richard Bloom

Location: TAft Building Suite 600

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End:

Show Time As:

Thu 9/24/2015 8:30 AM
Thu 9/24/2015 9:00 AM
Tentative

Recurrence: (none)

Meeting Status: Not yet responded

Organizer: Kerry Morrison

Required Attendees: Bill Humphrey (bhumphrey@hudsonppi.com); Melissa Logan (Ioganator74

@yahoo.com); Carol Massie (carol.massie2@verizon.net);
mecheverria@mussoandfrank.com; Beth Andrus (bandrus@worldofwonder.net);
ricksolano323@yahoo.com; Harter, Tim; Matthew Severson
(Matthew@hollywoodbid.org); sseyler@andrewsinternational.com; Daniel Halden;
Ginnie Gallo

Greetings,

Thank you for agreeing to participate in the conversation with Assembly member Bloom on Thursday morning. We are
fortunate that Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell will be joining us as well.

I am going to have you assemble around 8:30 a.m. - we will be taking him at 8 a.m. on a tour driving through the two
BIDs to show him some of the areas where encampments have been forming (both on our sidewalks and adjacent to
freeway ramps). Then we will come back for a conversation. I think we may have him until about 10:15 or 10:30.

You have been invited because you represent companies and businesses that have a rich history in Hollywood and can
attest to the changes we've seen (the deterioration as it were) over the past year or so. It is important, also, that you
share how the trends of late have impacted your tenants, residents, employees etc.

We are grateful that we have access to two elected officials who take seriously their responsibility to represent their
constituencies - and I am confident that your observations, anecdotes and suggestions will be useful to them.

I'll have coffee and some light refreshments here for you while we complete the tour of the BID.

Thank you again,

Kerry

P.S. For most of you, it will be easy to walk here. However, another option for parking is the Vine Street Garage, across
the street from us, mid block.

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Kerry Morrison

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Kerry Morrison

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:33 PM
'Harter, Tim'

RE: Briefing for SEPT 24th background for the Assemblymember

Tim, I will tackle these questions before I leave today.

Just sent you the attendees.

Kerry

From: Harter, Tim [mailto:Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:11 PM
To: Kerry Morrison <Kerry@hollywoodbid.org>

Subject: Briefing for SEPT 24th background for the Assemblymember

Kerry my District Director Josh Kurpies asked that I get some more background information from you. As you know
trying to get Richard and Mitch in the same room to hear from Hollywood BID members was hard to arrange so I want to
be sure we go in with as much as information as possible so that Richard can ask the questions he needs to hear answers
to and get straight to the point so this meeting is productive. If you could shoot me a couple bullet points on what you
would like this meeting to focus on, I would greatly appreciate it. See questions below:

What do the business leaders want to talk to Richard about? (Rise in Hollywood Homelessness yes but, what
specifically?)

What are the specific issues? (Violence, drug usage increase, etc.)

What has the city done to mitigate these concerns?

What would you like our office to do to address them?

What service providers are they working with?

What service providers cover this area?

What's the status of the WHGFC (food truck)? (Last I heard they were still looking for a place to rent, but had no luck and
since Councilmember Ryu has been in office I'm not sure if the issue is getting the same attention it did before,
thoughts?)

THANK YOU!!

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>

Sent:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:26 PM

To:

Kerry Morrison

Cc:

Daniel Halden

Subject:

RE: Sept. 24th Agenda

Great! It will just be Richard and I from our office. I spoke with Fernando Morales from Senator Ben Allen's office and he
will also be joining us to represent Ben. Please checkout the last email I sent you regarding what you think the business
leaders will want to discuss? I know from the initial email you sent me in August that you want to discuss AB 109 and
other issues. I want to give Richard as much information as possible before Thursday morning so that when he comes to
Hollywood he knows what the issues are and will allow him to focus on thinking of ideas/possible legislation that many
help with some of the issues that he hears are affecting the Hollywood area. This meeting is to ensure that Richard and
Mitch can work together at City and State level to help with the situation.

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28,h St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 9040S
Phone:310-450-0041
Fax: 310-450-6090

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From: Kerry Morrison [mailto:Kerry@hollywoodbid.org]

Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:18 PM

To: Harter, Tim

Cc: Daniel Halden

Subject: RE: Sept. 24th Agenda

Tim -

Yes, and I want to confirm the logistics.

Meet here at our office at Hwd/Vine at 8 a.m.? We'll go in two vans to drive around Hollywood and see areas where
encampments arise. LAPD will follow us.

l

How many people besides you and Richard - just need to make sure we have enough seats.
Dan, Mitch, Kerry, Steve Seyler {our BID Security Director).

I will have the business/property owners assemble here around 8:30, so they will be ready when Richard gets back.

Here is list:

Sunset BID

1. Bill Humphrey, Sunset Gordon and Sunset Bronson studios. This is major property owner in Hollywood {Hudson
Pacific) and they are building a ground up office building where Netflix has just signed a 200,000 square foot
lease. http://www.hudsonDacificproperties.com/news/netflix-signs-lease-at-hudson-pacific-oroperties-icon-
office-tower-in-hollvwood. He is on the board for the Sunset & Vine BID.

2. Carol Massie, owns two McDonald's in Hollywood. She is also the president of the Sunset & Vine BID Board.

3. Melissa Logan, representing Amoeba Music, and member of Sunset & Vine BID Board

Hollywood BID

1. Mark Echeverria, owner, Musso & Frank's Grill, member of board for Hollywood Entertainment District BID.

2. Beth Andrus, CFO, World of Wonder, a production company who owns the building at SW corner of
Cherokee and Hollywood

3. Rick Solano, representing Beso (Eva Longoria's restaurant) at SW corner of Ivar and Hollywood

We kept it small, but these are all seasoned people who have been in Hollywood for a long time and have observed the
change. They are thoughtful folks - committed to this neighborhood, but concerned. I think it will be a very eye-
opening conversation for the assembly member.

Also in the room will be LAPD, myself and Steve Seyler, the head of our BID patrol. Dan, you can indicate who else
besides you and the Council member.

I am going to send out a meeting invite with details in a few minutes. Thank you Tim for making this happen.

Kerry

From: Harter, Tim fmailto:Tim.Harter@asm.ca.govl
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 3:29 PM
To: Kerry Morrison <Kerrv(S>hollvwoodbid.org>

Subject: RE: Sept. 24th Agenda

Kerry,

Do we have confirmed Hollywood BID names for the other attendees for the meeting? I would like to include on
Richard's briefing. Thank you!

Tim Harter

From: Kerry Morrison rmailto:Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.oro)

Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 7:02 PM

To: Daniel Halden; Harter, Tim

Cc: Morales, Fernando

Subject: RE: Sept. 24th Agenda

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Hi Dan and Tim,

We had the BID patrol on deck to do a tour of the neighborhood at 8 a.m. Is that feasible? Normally they go out and
wake up encampments at 6 a.m., and on that morning, they are going to wait, but it is likely by 9 a.m. many will be up.

I am curating a careful list of key owners so that you have an intimate but accurate dialogue about what is going on.

So far, I have Carol Massie, president of the Sunset /Vine BID, and owner of two McDonald's in Hwd.

Bill Humphrey, General Manager for Sunset Gower and Sunset Bronson Studios, where new Icon building is under
construction and Netflix is leasing 200,000 sq. feet.

I have another four people in mind, but need to invite. I'll let you know Monday afternoon.

Is 8 a.m. a possibility?

Kerry

From: Daniel Halden fmailto:daniel. halden@lacitv.org)

Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 5:34 PM
To: Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>

Cc: Kerry Morrison <Kenrv@hollvwoodbid.org>: Morales, Fernando <Fernando.Morales@sen.ca.gov>

Subject: Re: Sept. 24th Agenda

Thanks, Tim. I know one thing that my boss specifically would like to discuss is Caltra ns/freeway issues and resources.
Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell
City of Los Angeles, 13th District
daniel.halden@lacitv.org
(213) 207-3015
www.cdl3.com

On Sep 17, 2015, at 4:30 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov> wrote:

Kerry,

I wanted to chat with you about morning of Sept. 24t,,, I believe we will be getting a tour with Captain
Zarcone and the Homelessness taskforce on Thursday morning from LAPD from 8am-9am you are
welcome to join if you would like nothing has been confirmed, I have been playing phone tag with
Captain Zarcone. We will be at the Hollywood BID at 9am, I wanted to see if you have an idea of who will
be at the meeting with us? I'm sure there are business owners who would like Richard and Mitch to hear
from them. Can you please send me who you plan to invite? (Richard asked me today) I told him it was
still in planning stage. Thank you! Looking forward to Thursday!

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-450-0041
Fax: 310-450-6090

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From:

Daniel Halden <daniel.halden@lacity.org>

Sent:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:22 PM

To:

Kerry Morrison

Cc:

Harter, Tim

Subject:

Re: Sept. 24th Agenda

Mitch will join at 9, and will be accompanied by myself, district director Marisol Rodriguez and legislative director David
Giron.

Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell
City of Los Angeles, 13th District
daniel.halden(5)lacitv.ore
(213) 207-3015
www.cdl3.com

On Sep 22, 2015, at 4:18 PM, Kerry Morrison <Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.ore> wrote:

Tim -

Yes, and I want to confirm the logistics.

Meet here at our office at Hwd/Vine at 8 a.m.? We'll go in two vans to drive around Hollywood and see
areas where encampments arise. LAPD will follow us.

How many people besides you and Richard - just need to make sure we have enough seats.

Dan, Mitch, Kerry, Steve Seyler (our BID Security Director).

I will have the business/property owners assemble here around 8:30, so they will be ready when Richard
gets back.

Here is list:

Sunset BID

1 Bill Humphrey, Sunset Gordon and Sunset Bronson studios. This is major property owner in
Hollywood (Hudson Pacific) and they are building a ground up office building where Netflix has
just signed a 200,000 square foot

lease, http://www.hudsonpacificproperties.com/news/netflix-siens-lease-at-hudson-pacific-
properties-icon-office-tower-in-hollvwood. He is on the board for the Sunset & Vine BID.

2. Carol Massie, owns two McDonald's in Hollywood. She is also the president of the Sunset & Vine
BID Board.

3. Melissa Logan, representing Amoeba Music, and member of Sunset & Vine BID Board
Hollywood BID

Mark Echeverria, owner, Musso & Frank’s Grill, member of board for Hollywood
Entertainment District BID.

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Beth Andrus, CFO, World of Wonder, a production company who owns the building at SW
comer of Cherokee and Hollywood

Rick Solano, representing Beso (Eva Longoria's restaurant) at SW corner of Ivar and
Hollywood

We kept it small, but these are all seasoned people who have been in Hollywood for a long time and
have observed the change. They are thoughtful folks - committed to this neighborhood, but
concerned. I think it will be a very eye-opening conversation for the assembly member.

Also in the room will be LAPD, myself and Steve Seyler, the head of our BID patrol. Dan, you can
indicate who else besides you and the Council member.

I am going to send out a meeting invite with details in a few minutes. Thank you Tim for making this
happen.

Kerry

From: Harter, Tim fmailto:Tim.Harter@asm.ca.eov1
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 3:29 PM
To: Kerry Morrison <Kerrv<a?hollvwoodbid.ore>

Subject: RE: Sept. 24th Agenda

Kerry,

Do we have confirmed Hollywood BID names for the other attendees for the meeting? I would like to
include on Richard's briefing. Thank you!

Tim Harter

From: Kerry Morrison fmailto: Kerry @hollvwoodbid .oral

Sent: Friday, September 18, 2015 7:02 PM

To: Daniel Halden; Harter, Tim

Cc: Morales, Fernando

Subject: RE: Sept. 24th Agenda

Hi Dan and Tim,

We had the BID patrol on deck to do a tour of the neighborhood at 8 a.m. Is that feasible? Normally
they go out and wake up encampments at 6 a.m., and on that morning, they are going to wait, but it is
likely by 9 a.m. many will be up.

I am curating a careful list of key owners so that you have an intimate but accurate dialogue about what
is going on.

So far, I have Carol Massie, president of the Sunset /Vine BID, and owner of two McDonald's in Hwd.

Bill Humphrey, General Manager for Sunset Gower and Sunset Bronson Studios, where new Icon
building is under construction and Netflix is leasing 200,000 sq. feet.

I have another four people in mind, but need to invite. I'll let you know Monday afternoon.

Is 8 a.m. a possibility?

Kerry

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From: Daniel Halden [mailto:daniel.halden@lacitv.org1
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 5:34 PM
To: Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>

Cc: Kerry Morrison <Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.org>: Morales, Fernando <Fernando.Morales@sen.ca.gov>
Subject: Re: Sept. 24th Agenda

Thanks, Tim. I know one thing that my boss specifically would like to discuss is Caltrans/freeway issues
and resources.

Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell
City of Los Angeles, 13th District
daniel.halden@lacitv.org
(213) 207-3015
www.cdl3.com

On Sep 17, 2015, at 4:30 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov> wrote:

Kerry,

I wanted to chat with you about morning of Sept. 24th, I believe we will be getting a tour
with Captain Zarcone and the Homelessness taskforce on Thursday morning from LAPD
from 8am-9am you are welcome to join if you would like nothing has been confirmed, I
have been playing phone tag with Captain Zarcone. We will be at the Hollywood BID at
9am, I wanted to see if you have an idea of who will be at the meeting with us? I'm sure
there are business owners who would like Richard and Mitch to hear from them. Can
you please send me who you plan to invite? (Richard asked me today) I told him it was
still in planning stage. Thank you! Looking forward to Thursday!

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Gloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-450-0041
Fax: 310-450-6090

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Kerry Morrison

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 2:11 PM
'Mark Echeverria'

RE: Meeting with Assemblymember Richard Bloom this Thursday mornign

Mark, Richard Bloom will be taking a van tour of the encampments here in Hollywood from about 8 - 8:45. I'd like the
six property owners to assemble here in my office around 8:30 to be ready to chat with him when he gets back. I'll send
out details later today.

From Sunset BID:

Melissa from Amoeba Records

Bill Humphrey from Sunset/Gordon and Sunset/Bronson
Carol Masie from McDonalds

From Hollywood BID

Beth Andrus, World of Wonder

Rep from Beso (tbd)

You

Kerry

From: Mark Echeverria [mailto:mecheverria@mussoandfrank.com]

Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 2:08 PM
To: Kerry Morrison <Kerry@hollywoodbid.org>

Subject: Re: Meeting with Assemblymember Richard Bloom this Thursday mornign
Thank you Kerry,

I am available Thursday morning, what time is the meeting?

Mark Echeverria

CFO/Proprietor

Musso <£ Frank Grill Co., Inc.

6667 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

Office: (323)464-6667
mcclievcn iuCg mussoandlrank.com
wvvw.nuissoandrrank.com

On Sep 21, 2015, at 4:29 PM, Kerry Morrison <kerrv@hollv\voodbid.on?> wrote:

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Hi Mark, can you give me a call re/ this? I mentioned it at the board meeting on Thursday - but trying to
identify 3 Hollywood people who can speak to the impact that increase in homelessness is having on this
neighborhood.

K

323-463-6767

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

[ Hollywood Property Owners Alliance ]

1680 N. Vine Street, Suite 600 | Los Angeles, CA 90028
323,463.6767 | kcrrvfe liollvwoodhicl.org | onl\ inholh wood. uni

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Kerry Morrison

Sent:

Monday, September 21, 2015 11:21 PM

To:

John Tronson (Avison Young)

Cc:

Jill Basowski (Avison Young)

Subject:

Re: Richard Bloom Thursday morning

Happy wedding. We will assemble a good group. I will update you after the meeting

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On Sep 21, 2015, at 7:34 PM, John Tronson (Avison Young) <John.Tronson(5>avisonvoune.com> wrote:

So sorry to miss this meeting but I'll in Toronto for my Nephews wedding. Any expert opinions
and/of data you can present regarding the negative impacts of AB109 and Prop.47 would be
recommended

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To: "John Tronson (Avison Young)" <John.Tronson(5>avisonvoung.com>

Cc: "Jill Basowski (Avison Young)" <Jill.Basowski(5)avisonvoung.com>

Subject: Richard Bloom Thursday morning
Date: Mon, Sep 21, 2015 3:36 PM

John, are you here Thursday morning? Can you be part of the meeting with Assemblymember Bloom
re/ homeless issues?

Kerry

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

[ Hollywood Property Owners Alliance ]

1680 N. Vine Street, Suite 600 | Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.463.6767 | kern Co' hollvwoudhid.nrg | onl vinliolK wood. ore

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Monday, September 21, 2015 9:02 PM
Kerry Morrison

RE: Beso rep at Thursday meeting with Assemblymember

I think he would probably br good or have Iisse if he is not available

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From: Kerry Morrison
Date:09/22/2015 1:32 AM (GMT+01:00)

To: Dave W Gajda

Subject: Beso rep at Thursday meeting with Assemblymember

Hi David, I know you are travelling, but perhaps you are checking emails.

We have a meeting scheduled with Assemblymember Richard Bloom this Thursday - his office reached out to
us to see how Hollywood is faring with increases in homelessness, etc.

We will be conducting a tour for him of all the encampments with the BED Patrol first, and then we will meet in
my office with six property owners - 3 from Sunset, 3 from BID. Dan and I thought having someone from
Beso would be a good idea. Who would be the best one to invite? Is Rick Solano appropriate - he seems to be
very knowledgeable and has a history here.

Kerry

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

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Kerry Morrison

Monday, September 21, 2015 3:51 PM
'Jill Basowski (Avison Young)'; John Tronson (Avison Young)
RE: Richard Bloom Thursday morning

From:

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Okie doke. I'll find a surrogate for him.

K

From: Jill Basowski (Avison Young) [mailto:Jill.Basowski@avisonyoung.com]

Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 3:42 PM

To: Kerry Morrison <Kerry@hollywoodbid.org>; John Tronson (Avison Young) <John.Tronson@avisonyoung.com>
Subject: RE: Richard Bloom Thursday morning

No, John will be in Toronto.

Sincerely,

Jill Basowski

Executive Assistant / Operations Manager
iill.basowski0avisonvounq.com

Avison Young

6711 Forest Lawn Drive

Los Angeles, CA 90068

D 323.603.5063
T 323.851.6666

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From: Kerry Morrison [rnailto:Kerrv(S)hollvwoodbid.oral
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 3:36 PM
To: John Tronson (Avison Young)

Cc: Jill Basowski (Avison Young)

Subject: Richard Bloom Thursday morning

John, are you here Thursday morning? Can you be part of the meeting with Assemblymember Bloom re/ homeless
issues?

Kerry

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

[ Hollywood Properly Owners Alliance ]

1680 N. Vine Street, Suite 600 | Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.463.6767 | Kerr v(°) hoi I v wood hid.org | onlvinholl\\uu>d.ora

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Kerry Morrison

Monday, September 21, 2015 1:39 PM
Melissa Logan (loganator74@yahoo.com)
two (important] things
Amoeba marquee.pdf

Melissa,

1. I am in final stages of negotiating the media partnership with KCRW, and they liked my idea of having marquees
ptpromote the festival and their relationship. See the attached. Do you think you could commit to this at least
once before the festival when there is space on your marquee?

2. Assemblymember Richard Bloom will be here on Thursday morning to take a tour of the conditions in the BID
re/ homeless encampments, etc. and I want to have three people from Sunset and three from Hollywood meet
with him afterwards to share impressions. Can you come to that?

Kerry

P.S. I am not going to pursue the Amoeba banner idea for now - trying to work the Avalon.
K

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

[ Hollywood Property Owners Alliance ]

1680 N. Vine Street, Suite 600 1 Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.463.6767 | kcrrv@liollvwpodhnl.org | onlvinliollvwood.org

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>

Sent:

Monday, September 21, 2015 10:06 AM

To:

BENEDICT FERNANDES

Cc:

Kerry Morrison

Subject:

RE: September 24th

Sergeant Fernandes,

I'm glad you will be able to join us. I believe we will be meeting at the Hollywood BID office. I have cc'd Kerry Morrison
Executive Director who is arranging the tour with the Hollywood BID patrol, I would like the Assemblymember to hear
from LAPD and the Hollywood BID patrol and I believe this is a perfect opportunity as we are touring the hot spots
around the area. My cell phone is 480-208-4302, 1 look forward to meeting you this Thursday.

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone:310-450-0041
Fax:310-450-6090

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From: BENEDICT FERNANDES [mailto:34273@lapd.lacity.org]

Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 9:37 AM

To: Harter, Tim

Cc: PETER 2ARCONE

Subject: September 24th

Mr Harter,

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Our Senior Lead Officers and I will join you for the Hollywood tour with the Hollywood BID Patrol
from 8:00-8:45.

Please let me know where we will meet at 8:00. 1 am assuming we will meet at the BID Office at
Hollywood & Highland.

Ben

Sergeant Ben Fernandes #34273
Los Angeles Police Department
Hollywood Division

Hollywood Entertainment District (HED) Investigations
(213)972-2971 Ext #315

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Daniel Halden < daniel.halden@lacity.org:

Sent:

Thursday, September 17, 2015 5:34 PM

To:

Harter, Tim

Cc:

Kerry Morrison; Morales, Fernando

Subject:

Re: Sept. 24th Agenda

Thanks, Tim. I know one thing that my boss specifically would like to discuss is Caltra ns/freeway issues and resources.
Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy
Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell
City of Los Angeles, 13th District
daniel.halden@lacitv.orE
(213) 207-3015
www.cdl3.com

On Sep 17, 2015, at 4:30 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter(S)asm.ca.Eov> wrote:

Kerry,

I wanted to chat with you about morning of Sept. 24th, I believe we will be getting a tour with Captain
Zarcone and the Homelessness taskforce on Thursday morning from LAPD from 8am-9am you are
welcome to join if you would like nothing has been confirmed, I have been playing phone tag with
Captain Zarcone. We will be at the Hollywood BID at 9am, I wanted to see if you have an idea of who will
be at the meeting with us? I'm sure there are business owners who would like Richard and Mitch to hear
from them. Can you please send me who you plan to invite? (Richard asked me today) I told him it was
still in planning stage. Thank you! Looking forward to Thursday!

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
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From:

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Sent:

Thursday, September 17, 2015 4:30 PM

To:

Kerry Morrison

Cc:

daniel.halden@lacity.org; Morales, Fernando

Subject:

Sept. 24th Agenda

Kerry,

I wanted to chat with you about morning of Sept. 24th, I believe we will be getting a tour with Captain Zarcone and the
Homelessness taskforce on Thursday morning from LAPD from 8am-9am you are welcome to join if you would like
nothing has been confirmed, I have been playing phone tag with Captain Zarcone. We will be at the Hollywood BID at
9am, I wanted to see if you have an idea of who will be at the meeting with us? I'm sure there are business owners who
would like Richard and Mitch to hear from them. Can you please send me who you plan to invite? (Richard asked me
today) I told him it was still in planning stage. Thank you! Looking forward to Thursday!

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-450-0041
Fax: 310-450-6090

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Subject:

Kerry Morrison

Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:02 PM
Yamada, Monica (myamada@cimgroup.com)

State officials are hearing about homeless situation - Hold 9/24

Monica, I've been forwarding information about our current situation in Hollywood to the office of Assemblymember
Richard Bloom now for several months.

I got a call from his local deputy on Friday - the Assemblymember wants to come to Hollywood to meet with a small
group of stakeholders about what is going on - he has heard complaints from throughout his District. If there is to be
any relief on issues related to Prop 47 or AB 109 - this will have to be a state legislative fix, so this is good news. Mitch
O'Farrell will also be involved - and they are trying to reach out to State Senator Ben Allen (he actually takes up more of
Hollywood now; Kevin DeLeon has a relatively tiny piece now).

So - this is a good dress rehearsal to a meeting with the mayor. Looks like the date will be Thursday September 24 -
likely the morning. Hold that date - and we can talk later about who to involve.

Kerry

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

[ Hollywood Property Owners Alliance ]

1 680 N. Vine Street, Suite 600 | Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.463.6767 | kerrv C?1 hoi I vwoodhid.org | only inholly wood.orti

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>

Sent:

Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:03 PM

To:

Kerry Morrison; Dave Cano

Cc:

Dan Halden; Galicia, Natalie

Subject:

RE: Dates for CM O'Farrell

Let's do 9am-10:30am, I will be scheduling other events regarding the homelessness situation with the
Assemblymember before and after this meeting. My idea is to have a morning showing Richard how much the
homelessness situation has changed in Hollywood over the past year will most likely include a tour of My Friends Place
as well as a site visit to Ivar and other hot spots with LAPD escort from Hollywood division and I have a couple other
ideas. Of course, I will keep you ali updated with that schedule of events if Mitch wants to join Richard he is welcome to
do so. This meeting with Kerry and others is what the morning will center around. My plan is to have Richard in the
Hollywood area focusing on the homelessness issue from roughly 7:30-8am until Noon. Hope that makes sense.

Natalie,

Please add to RB calendar. 9am- 10:30am Hollywood Homelessness Discussion w/ Hollywood BID and Councilmember
Mitch O'Farrell. CONFIRMED

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
2800 28' St. Suite ft 105
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-450-0041
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From: Kerry Morrison [mailto:Kerry@hollywoodbid.org]

Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:52 PM
To: Dave Cano; Harter, Tim
Cc: Dan Halden; Galicia, Natalie
Subject: RE: Dates for CM O'Farrell

Morning works best for me; I have two afternoon meetings scheduled. If push comes to shove, I can delegate, but
multiple people are involved in both.

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K

From: Dave Cano fmailto:david.cano(5)lacitv.orEl
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:23 PM
To: Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter(5>asm.ca.gov>

Cc: Dan Halden <daniel.halden<5>lacitv.ore>; Kerry Morrison <Kerrv@holivwoodbid.ore>: Galicia, Natalie
<Natalie.Galicia(S)asm.ca.eov>

Subject: Re: Dates for CM O'Farrell

September 24 is perfect for Councilmember O'Farrell. Do we have a narrowed down time frame? Or will
they need the 9AM-12PM?

On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 2: 19 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.sov> wrote:

Dan/Dave,

I just confirmed with Kerry that Sept. 24" AM will work for BID/Homelessness Discussion with Mitch and Richard. I have
cc'ed Natalie our scheduler. If one of you could confirm Councilmember O'Farrell for Sept. 24" Dan, Kerry and I can
then begin to work out a plan for the meeting.

Thanks!

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom

From: Dan Halden rmailto:daniel.halden@lacitv.oraj
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:37 PM
To: Harter, Tim; David Cano
Subject: Dates for CM O'Farrell

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Hi Tim,

The dates that work for CM O'Farrell are:

Sept 24 - 9am- 12pm
Sept 28 - 9am- 1 1 :30am

10/1, 10/2, and 10/22 unfortunately will not work. Can we make the 24th or 28th work?

I'm CCing my colleague Dave Cano, the Councilmember's executive assistant, for reference. I will attend the
meeting with the Councilmember.

Please keep us posted. Thanks!

•lACDUNOt

Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy

Office of Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell

1722 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213^ 207-3015 | www.cdl3.com

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With kind regards.

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Kerry Morrison

Sent:

Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:17 PM

To:

sseyler@andrewsinternational.com

Cc:

BFarrar@andrewsinternational.com

Subject:

FW: Dates for CM O'Farrell

Steve, hold this date. Will discuss with you further,

Kerry

From: Kerry Morrison

Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:16 PM

To: 'Harter, Tim' <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>; Dave Cano <david.cano@lacity.org>

Cc: Dan Halden <daniel.halden@lacity.org>; Galicia, Natalie <Natalie.Galicia@asm.ca.gov>

Subject: RE: Dates for CM O'Farrell

If you would like, we could star here at the BID office at Hollywood and Vine. I have been working on a brief video (4
minutes) that will compile some video footage and stills from this summer to capture what has been going on. I will only
make one copy of this video - but we can view that and head out from here.

And in the morning, we can arrange for a tour with our BID Patrol as early as Richard would like to see hot spots and the
new encampments that have sprung up in Hollywood.

Kerry

From: Harter, Tim [mailto:Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov1
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 3:03 PM

To: Kerry Morrison <Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.org>; Dave Cano <david.cano@lacitv,org>

Cc: Dan Halden <daniel.halden@lacitv.org>: Galicia, Natalie <Natalie.Galicia@asm-ca.eov>

Subject: RE: Dates for CM O'Farrell

Let’s do 9am-10:30am, I will be scheduling other events regarding the homelessness situation with the
Assemblymember before and after this meeting. My idea is to have a morning showing Richard how much the
homelessness situation has changed in Hollywood over the past year will most likely include a tour of My Friends Place
as well as a site visit to Ivar and other hot spots with LAPD escort from Hollywood division and I have a couple other
ideas. Of course, I will keep you all updated with that schedule of events if Mitch wants to join Richard he is welcome to
do so. This meeting with Kerry and others is what the morning will center around. My plan is to have Richard in the
Hollywood area focusing on the homelessness issue from roughly 7:30-8am until Noon. Hope that makes sense.

Natalie,

Please add to RB calendar. 9am-10:30am Hollywood Homelessness Discussion w/ Hollywood BID and Councilmember
Mitch O'Farrell. CONFIRMED

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom

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From: Kerry Morrison rmailto:Kerrv@ hollvwoodbid.org]

Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:52 PM
To: Dave Cano; Harter, Tim
Cc: Dan Halden; Galicia, Natalie
Subject: RE: Dates for CM O’Farrell

Morning works best for me; I have two afternoon meetings scheduled. If push comes to shove, I can delegate, but
multiple people are involved in both.

K

From: Dave Cano rmailto:david.cano@lacitv.orgl
Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 2:23 PM
To: Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter(5)asm.ca.gov>

Cc: Dan Halden <daniel.halden@lacitv.org>; Kerry Morrison <Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.org>: Galicia, Natalie
<Natalie.Galicia@asm.ca.gov>

Subject: Re: Dates for CM O'Farrell

September 24 is perfect for Councilmember O'Farrell. Do we have a narrowed down time frame? Or will
they need the 9AM-12PM?

On Tue, Sep 8, 2015 at 2: 19 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harler@a.sm.ca.gov> wrote:

Dan/Dave,

I just confirmed with Kerry that Sept. 24,; AM will work for BID/Homelessness Discussion with Mitch and Richard. I have
cc’ed Natalie our scheduler. If one of you could confirm Councilmember O'Farrell for Sept. 24<h Dan, Kerry and I can
then begin to work out a plan for the meeting.

Thanks!

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Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom

From: Dan Halden f mailto:daniel.halden@lacitv.om')
Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:37 PM
To: Harter, Tim; David Cano
Subject: Dates for CM O'Farrell

Hi Tim,

The dates that work for CM O'Farreli are:

Sept 24 - 9am- 12pm
Sept 28 - 9am- 1 1:30am

10/1, 10/2, and 10/22 unfortunately will not work. Can we make the 24th or 28th work?

I’m CCing my colleague Dave Cano, the Councilmember's executive assistant, for reference. I will attend the
meeting with the Councilmember.

Please keep us posted. Thanks!

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From: Kerry Morrison

Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:33 PM

To: ’Harter, Tim'; Dan Halden

Subject: RE: Dates

October 22 works for us in the BID.
Kerry

From: Harter, Tim [mailto:Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov]

Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:26 PM
To: Dan Halden <daniel.halden@lacity.org>

Cc: Kerry Morrison <Kerry@hollywoodbid.org>

Subject: RE: Dates

Oct. 22nd works as well

From: Dan Halden [mailto:daniel.halden@lacitv.ora1

Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:25 PM

To: Harter, Tim

Cc: Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.ora

Subject: Re: Dates

Thanks, Tim. Is Oct. 22nd out as a possibility? The Councilman will be out of town on 10/1 and 10/2.

Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy

Office of Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell

1722 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
(213) 207-3015 | www.cdl3.com

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On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 4:23 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov> wrote:
Cancel that they both don't have anything scheduled because its Yom Kippur.

Let's try Sept. 24th or Sept. 28th, or Oct. 1st, 2nd. Let me know what scheduler says. Thanks!

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Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom

From: Dan Halden rmailto:daniel.halden@lacitv.oro]

Sent: Thursday, September 03, 2015 4:21 PM

To: Hatter, Tim

Cc: Kerrv@hollvwoodbid.orQ

Subject: Re: Dates

Tim,

Thank you so much for this offer. I will connect with our scheduler right away.

Best,

Dan Halden

Hollywood Field Deputy

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Office of Council member Mitch O'Farrell

1722 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026

(213) 207-3015 | www.cdl3.com

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On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 4:16 PM, Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@usm.ca.gov> wrote:
Dan,

Good chatting with you. I’m glad to hear you like the idea of us getting a small Hollywood BID group together.

I just spoke with Fernando in Senator Ben Allen’s office. The earliest both Richard and Ben could do something
would be Sept. 23rd. This would be a roughly 10am-l 1 :30mtg. we can move the time earlier or later depending
on Mitch’s schedule. Let me know if that works for you guys.

Some alternative dates from Richards calendar:

Sept. 24lh
Sept. 28,h
Oct. 1st
Oct. 2nd
Oct. 22nd

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative

District Office

Assemblymcmbcr Richard Bloom
2800 28th St. Suite #105
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: .110-450-0041

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Thursday, September 03, 2015 3:45 PM
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Flagged

Kerry,

This is the forum I was talking about called Homeless to Housing (Stephanie from our
office will be there and most likely Richard). I’m going to check in with Ben and Mitch’s
office to see if we can get a couple dates set up to meet with some business owners in the
BID. If I’m not able to work something out with Ben, Mitch and Richard we will move
forward with a meeting with only Richard and reps from the other offices. Good chatting
with you look forward to seeing you soon, will keep you posted on everything.

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Harter, Tim <Tim.Harter@asm.ca.gov>

Sent:

Thursday, September 03, 2015 12:29 PM

To:

Kerry Morrison

Subject:

RE: Uptick in violent behavior and drug use

Kerry,

Sorry I missed this email, I called a day or 2 ago to chat with you. Let me know if you are free tomorrow morning we
have been working with other offices on the homeless issue throughout the District and I would like to run a couple
ideas by you. You can reach me at the office this afternoon or tomorrow until 2pm. 310-450-0041 1 look forward to
chatting with you.

Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

Assemblymember Richard Bloom
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Santa Monica, CA 90405
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From: Kerry Morrison [mailto:Kerry@hollywoodbid.org]
Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 4:45 PM
To: Harter, Tim
Cc: Daniel Halden

Subject: Uptick in violent behavior and drug use

Hi Tim,

Wanted to reach out to you to see if you are hearing from any other constituents in the Assemblymember's district -
from "the trenches" - as to how the homeless/transient experience is playing out in our neighborhoods?

We are getting calls and complaints daily from stakeholders here in Hollywood complaining (and in some cases
expressing fear) about the erratic, unpredictable and scary behavior of many individuals who are living on the streets of
Hollywood. This is not something that was happening a year ago - something has changed.

x

Yesterday we had a meeting of stakeholders on one street in Hollywood - Ivar- which has been particularly impacted,
partially because of many vacant buildings and the presence of the public library. We had over 30 stakeholders in the
room. Heard stories about how the LA Film School will hold their students in a classroom at the Ivar Theatre because it
is not safe for them to be on the street. Heard about employees at Beso (very nice restaurant) being afraid to come to
work. Heard from a broker that potential tenants come to Hollywood and take one look at what's going on and will say
"no thanks."

I am copying Dan Haldan on this email, he is the field deputy for Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell. He and I presided over
the meeting. We had LAPD and BID Patrol in the room, and we are all going to work together to address the situation on
this street, but this is just putting the finger in the dike of what is happening in Hollywood right now.

There are certainly things that fall within the city of LA's purview (housing) and the county (mental health treatment)
but some of these root causes may be emanating from state policy change. I'm wondering if the Assemblymember is
aware of anyone tracking the [unintended] consequence of liberalizing drug use as a result of Prop 47? We are seeing
more evidence of used needles being discarded in Hollywood and people very high on meth.

Three weeks ago, we had a conference of BIDs from throughout the state - on this topic. We thought 40-45 would show
up. We were blown away with over 100 people in the room. This trend seems to be happening in many of the
downtowns throughout the state.

The other theory that surfaced related to consequences of AB 109. Is there good research that identifies what is
happening to people when they are released from the criminal justice system - how many are ending up homeless?

I am reaching out to you because this situation is unlike anything we've experienced in all the years I’ve been managing
this BID.

Would appreciate an opportunity to discuss.

Many thanks
Kerry

KERRY MORRISON

Executive Director

| Hollywood Property Owners Alliance |

16X0 N. Vine Street. Suite 600 1 Los Angeles. CA 90028
323.463.6767 | kerryW'liollv wood hid. ore | onlvinhollvwood.org

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Kerry Morrison

From:

Kerry Morrison

Sent:

Tuesday, September 22, 2015 6:26 PM

To:

'Harter, Tim1

Cc:

Daniel Halden

Subject:

RE: Briefing for SEPT 24th background for the Assemblymember

Tim, see my responses below. Hope this is useful information to prepare him.

From: Harter, Tim [mailto:Tim.Harter@iasm.ca.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 4:11 PM
To: Kerry Morrison <Kerry@>hollywoodbid.org>

Subject: Briefing for SEPT 24th background for the Assemblymember

Kerry my District Director Josh Kurpies asked that I get some more background information from you. As you know
trying to get Richard and Mitch in the same room to hear from Hollywood BID members was hard to arrange so I want to
be sure we go in with as much as information as possible so that Richard can ask the questions he needs to hear answers
to and get straight to the point so this meeting is productive. If you could shoot me a couple bullet points on what you
would like this meeting to focus on, I would greatly appreciate it. See questions below:

What do the business leaders want to talk to Richard about? (Rise in Hollywood Homelessness yes but, what
specifically?)

There appears to be more individuals living on a streets now, as compared to a year ago. Seems that we are in the midst
of a new trend - and hard to put a finger on what is going on.

Because of the perceived violence and erratic behavior, business leaders are concerned because they are hearing from
their tenants, potential tenants, employees and customers about an increasing fear to come to Hollywood/do business
in Hollywood/live in Hollywood. This is a reversal of a trend that we've been working for more than a decade to
address. Hollywood has had a number of public safety challenges in the last five years or so (nightclub violence, some
gang activity, violence associated with mental illness) but this is a new trend.

What are the specific issues? (Violence, drug usage increase, etc.)

Some of the characteristics of 2015 state of homelessness that are different from previous years include:

• Increased violent behavior exhibited by people on the street (and BID Patrol can definitely attest to this). Could
be mental illness, but there are weapons involved (particularly knives)

• Great incidence of visible drug use, and people who appear to be under the influence

• Discovery of needles - had not been a major issue before

• More young people "hanging out" on our sidewalks; travelling in groups, with pets, panhandling, doing
drugs. Very intimidating to passersby

What has the city done to mitigate these concerns?

We have a very productive relationship with LAPD - they help us to address hot spots, but it seems that once one is
ameliorated, another one pops up.

l

Our council office is also very engaged - and is experiencing similar issues all throughout the council district; not just
Hollywood.

One concern we have is that the "permissive culture" that has resulted from ACLU lawsuits may be sending the message
that living on the streets in LA is tolerated more than other cities.

Today, declaring a state of emergency is a good move; gets everyone's attention.

What would you like our office to do to address them?

The state has control over some things not within purview of city/county.

First, we need better policing of on and off ramps, where little encampments crop up. We've met with Cal Trans
who says they cannot build barriers. You'll see very specifically the situation that has been created at the 101
southbound offramp at Sunset. There are people living alt along the freeways in LA.

Second, can someone do a definitive study as to whether one of the unintended consequences of Prop 47
resulted in a permissive drug culture which is destroying lives?

Third, is the uptick in violent behavior linked in any way to realignment - we don't want to jump to conclusions,
but if there are people leaving the criminal justice systems with limited access to employment and housing, this
has made the situation worse.

Fourth, affordable housing is a critical need in LA - and this is exacerbating the situation as rising rents force
people out of their homes.

What service providers are they working with?

Our local providers are PATH, Housing Works, Step Up on Second. Lately, we've been having some promising meetings
with DMH on some of their new intervention programs for the severely mentally ill.

What service providers cover this area?

Same as above

What's the status of the WHGFC (food truck)? (Last I heard they were still looking for a place to rent, but had no luck and
since Councilmember Ryu has been in office I'm not sure if the issue is getting the same attention it did before,
thoughts?)

That situation is off my radar at this point. I know it is a big issue for the Hollywood Media District. I've had so many
plates spinning up here lately, I haven't really kep track.

THANK YOU!!
Thank you!!!
Sincerely

Tim Harter

Senior Field Representative
District Office

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